6 medicinal plants to cure what ails you in Seychelles

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While modern medicines are readily available in many countries today, this was not the case in the past. In Seychelles in the not-so-distant past the locals had to make do with plants that had medicinal properties.

Many of them are still very much used by herbalists and our elders who teach the young about their uses.

1. Bwa sousouri (Ochrosia parviflora)

In the past, it was used by locals as a form of contraceptive as other modern forms were not common to the islands. In high doses it can cause miscarriage.

Women would use it as a hygienic herbal bath after giving birth. It can also be used to treat stomach gas.